Livable Louisiana - A Summit on Smart Growth

Hear nationally renowned speakers discuss such topics as:

Innovative transportation solutions

Safe and pedestrian-friendly communities

Green construction and sustainable landscapes

Speakers include: U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu; Nancy McPherson, Senior State Director for AARP Louisiana; Frank S. Alexander, Professor of Law at Emory University School of Law and Director of the Project on Affordable Housing and Community Development; Dr. Tim Church, John S. McIlhenny Endowed Chair of Health Wisdom and director of the Laboratory of Preventive Medicine at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge; Dr. William Ankner, Secretary, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development; and Baton Rouge Mayor-President Melvin "Kip" Holden.

Thanks to a generous contribution from Friends of Hilltop Arboretum and other sponsors, the Summit is free and open to the public. However, seating is limited and registration is required to attend. Participants can register by emailing: gro.xep-c|timmus#gro.xep-c|timmus or calling: 225-267-6300.